Luke 18:9

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
Εἶπεν
G2036 V-2AAI-3S
epō
to speak or say (by word or writing)
  • to speak, say
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
πρός
G4314 PREP
pros
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e., near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e., whither or for which it is predicated)
  • to the advantage of
  • "at, near, by"to, towards, with, with regard to
τινας
G5100 X-APM
tis
some or any person or object
  • a certain, a certain one
  • "some, some time, a while
τοὺς
G3588 T-APM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πεποιθότας
G3982 V-2RAP-APM
peithō
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty)
  • persuade
    • to persuade, i.e., to induce one by words to believe
    • "to make friends of, to win one's favor, gain one's good will, or to seek to win one, strive to please one"to tranquillise"to persuade unto i.e., move or induce one to persuasion to do something
    be persuaded
    • to be persuaded, to suffer one's self to be persuaded; to be induced to believe: to have faith: in a thing
      • to believe
      • "to be persuaded of a thing concerning a person
      to listen to, obey, yield to, comply with
    to trust, have confidence, be confident
ἐφ'
G1909
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
  • upon, on, at, by, before
  • "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
ἑαυτοῖς
G1438 F-3DPM
heautou
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
  • himself, herself, itself, themselves
ὅτι
G3754 CONJ
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that, because, since
εἰσὶν
G1526
eisi
they are
  • are, be, were, etc.
δίκαιοι
G1342 A-NPM
dikaios
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • righteous, observing divine laws
    • in a wide sense, upright, righteous, virtuous, keeping the commands of God
      • of those who seem to themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves in their virtues, whether real or imagined
      • "innocent, faultless, guiltless"used of him whose way of thinking, feeling, and acting is wholly conformed to the will of God, and who therefore needs no rectification in the heart or life
        • only Christ truly
        approved of or acceptable of God
      in a narrower sense, rendering to each his due and that in a judicial sense, passing just judgment on others, whether expressed in words or shown by the manner of dealing with them
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐξουθενοῦντας
G1848 V-PAP-APM
exoutheneō
to despise
  • to make of no account, despise utterly
τοὺς
G3588 T-APM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
λοιποὺς
G3062 A-APM
loipoi
remaining ones
  • remaining, the rest
    • the rest of any number or class under consideration
    • "with a certain distinction and contrast, the rest, who are not of a specific class or number"the rest of the things that remain
τὴν
G3588 T-ASF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
παραβολὴν
G3850 N-ASF
parabolē
a similitude (___%___parable___%___), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
  • a placing of one thing by the side of another, juxtaposition, as of ships in battle
  • "metaphorically
    • a comparing, comparison of one thing with another, likeness, similitude
    • "an example by which a doctrine or precept is illustrated"a narrative, fictitious but agreeable to the laws and usages of human life, by which either the duties of men or the things of God, particularly the nature and history of God's kingdom are figuratively portrayed"a parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning
    a pithy and instructive saying, involving some likeness or comparison and having preceptive or admonitory force
    • an aphorism, a maxim
    a proverb"an act by which one exposes himself or his possessions to danger, a venture, a risk
ταύτην·
G3778 D-ASF
houtos
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
  • this

Εἶπεν δὲ καὶ πρός τινας τοὺς πεποιθότας ἐφ' ἑαυτοῖς ὅτι εἰσὶν δίκαιοι καὶ ἐξουθενοῦντας τοὺς λοιποὺς τὴν παραβολὴν ταύτην·
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And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Cross References

Luke 16:15

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Ὑμεῖς ἐστε οἱ δικαιοῦντες ἑαυτοὺς ἐνώπιον τῶν ἀνθρώπων δὲ θεὸς γινώσκει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν· ὅτι τὸ ἐν ἀνθρώποις ὑψηλὸν βδέλυγμα ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐστιν
15
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Proverbs 30:12

דּוֹר טָהוֹר בְּעֵינָיו וּמִצֹּאָתוֹ לֹא רֻחָֽץ׃
12
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

Isaiah 65:5

הָאֹֽמְרִים קְרַב אֵלֶיךָ אַל-תִּגַּשׁ-בִּי כִּי קְדַשְׁתִּיךָ אֵלֶּה עָשָׁן בְּאַפִּי אֵשׁ יֹקֶדֶת כָּל-הַיּֽוֹם׃
5
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

Romans 10:3

ἀγνοοῦντες γὰρ τὴν τοῦ θεοῦ δικαιοσύνην καὶ τὴν ἰδίαν δικαιοσύνην ζητοῦντες στῆσαι τῇ δικαιοσύνῃ τοῦ θεοῦ οὐχ ὑπετάγησαν·
3
For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not themselves submitted unto the righteousness of God.

Romans 14:10

σὺ δὲ τί κρίνεις τὸν ἀδελφόν σου; καὶ σὺ τί ἐξουθενεῖς τὸν ἀδελφόν σου; πάντες γὰρ παραστησόμεθα τῷ βήματι τοῦ Χριστοῦ
10
But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Romans 9:31

Ἰσραὴλ δὲ διώκων νόμον δικαιοσύνης εἰς νόμον δικαιοσύνης οὐκ ἔφθασεν
31
But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

John 7:47

ἀπεκρίθησαν οὖν αὐτοῖς οἱ Φαρισαῖοι Μὴ καὶ ὑμεῖς πεπλάνησθε
47
Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

Luke 7:39

ἰδὼν δὲ Φαρισαῖος καλέσας αὐτὸν εἶπεν ἐν ἑαυτῷ λέγων Οὗτος εἰ ἦν προφήτης ἐγίνωσκεν ἂν τίς καὶ ποταπὴ γυνὴ ἥτις ἅπτεται αὐτοῦ ὅτι ἁμαρτωλός ἐστιν
39
Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

Luke 19:7

καὶ ἰδόντες ἅπαντες διεγόγγυζον λέγοντες ὅτι Παρὰ ἁμαρτωλῷ ἀνδρὶ εἰσῆλθεν καταλῦσαι
7
And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

Luke 18:11

Φαρισαῖος σταθεὶς πρὸς ἑαυτὸν ταῦτα προσηύχετο θεός εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ὥσπερ οἱ λοιποὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων ἅρπαγες ἄδικοι μοιχοί καὶ ὡς οὗτος τελώνης·
11
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Romans 7:9

ἐγὼ δὲ ἔζων χωρὶς νόμου ποτέ· ἐλθούσης δὲ τῆς ἐντολῆς ἁμαρτία ἀνέζησεν ἐγὼ δὲ ἀπέθανον
9
For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

Acts 22:21

καὶ εἶπεν πρός με Πορεύου ὅτι ἐγὼ εἰς ἔθνη μακρὰν ἐξαποστελῶ σε
21
And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.

Luke 15:29

δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν τῷ πατρὶ Ἰδού τοσαῦτα ἔτη δουλεύω σοι καὶ οὐδέποτε ἐντολήν σου παρῆλθον καὶ ἐμοὶ οὐδέποτε ἔδωκας ἔριφον ἵνα μετὰ τῶν φίλων μου εὐφρανθῶ·
29
And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

Luke 15:2

καὶ διεγόγγυζον οἵ Φαρισαῖοι καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς λέγοντες ὅτι Οὗτος ἁμαρτωλοὺς προσδέχεται καὶ συνεσθίει αὐτοῖς
2
And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

John 8:48

Ἀπεκρίθησαν οὖν οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι καὶ εἶπον αὐτῷ Οὐ καλῶς λέγομεν ἡμεῖς ὅτι Σαμαρείτης εἶ σύ καὶ δαιμόνιον ἔχεις
48
Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

Isaiah 66:5

שִׁמְעוּ דְּבַר-יְהוָה הַחֲרֵדִים אֶל-דְּבָרוֹ אָמְרוּ אֲחֵיכֶם שֹׂנְאֵיכֶם מְנַדֵּיכֶם לְמַעַן שְׁמִי יִכְבַּד יְהוָה וְנִרְאֶה בְשִׂמְחַתְכֶם וְהֵם יֵבֹֽשׁוּ׃
5
Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

Luke 10:29

δὲ θέλων δικαιοῦν ἑαυτὸν εἶπεν πρὸς τὸν Ἰησοῦν Καὶ τίς ἐστίν μου πλησίον
29
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

John 9:28

ἐλοιδόρησαν οὖν αὐτὸν καὶ εἶπον Σὺ εἶ μαθητὴς ἐκείνου ἡμεῖς δὲ τοῦ Μωσέως ἐσμὲν μαθηταί·
28
Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.

John 9:34

ἀπεκρίθησαν καὶ εἶπον αὐτῷ Ἐν ἁμαρτίαις σὺ ἐγεννήθης ὅλος καὶ σὺ διδάσκεις ἡμᾶς καὶ ἐξέβαλον αὐτὸν ἔξω
34
They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

Philippians 3:4

καίπερ ἐγὼ ἔχων πεποίθησιν καὶ ἐν σαρκί εἴ τις δοκεῖ ἄλλος πεποιθέναι ἐν σαρκί ἐγὼ μᾶλλον·
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Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any man other thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: